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Bayard Rustin Stamp Act

USA119th CongressHR-7441| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2026
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Cosponsors (7)
Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Postmaster General to issue a forever stamp featuring Bayard Rustin , a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. The stamp is intended to honor his enduring legacy and contributions to social justice. A forever stamp is defined as a definitive stamp that covers first-class mail up to one ounce and retains its full validity even if postage rates increase, with issuance planned as soon as practicable after the bill becomes law. The legislation includes findings highlighting Rustin's significant historical impact, including his advocacy for nonviolence and his role in the 1947 Journey to Reconciliation . He was a key advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr. and is most notably recognized as the chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom . Beyond civil rights, Rustin also championed LGBTQ+ rights and workers' rights , co-founding the A. Philip Randolph Institute, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to promoting social good.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1537
Bayard Rustin Stamp Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5081
Bayard Rustin Stamp Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5220
Bayard Rustin Stamp Act
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 9, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E114-115)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1537
    Bayard Rustin Stamp Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5081
    Bayard Rustin Stamp Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5220
    Bayard Rustin Stamp Act


  • February 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • February 9, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E114-115)

Government Operations and Politics

Bayard Rustin Stamp Act

USA119th CongressHR-7441| House 
| Updated: 2/9/2026
This bill mandates the Postmaster General to issue a forever stamp featuring Bayard Rustin , a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. The stamp is intended to honor his enduring legacy and contributions to social justice. A forever stamp is defined as a definitive stamp that covers first-class mail up to one ounce and retains its full validity even if postage rates increase, with issuance planned as soon as practicable after the bill becomes law. The legislation includes findings highlighting Rustin's significant historical impact, including his advocacy for nonviolence and his role in the 1947 Journey to Reconciliation . He was a key advisor to Martin Luther King, Jr. and is most notably recognized as the chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom . Beyond civil rights, Rustin also championed LGBTQ+ rights and workers' rights , co-founding the A. Philip Randolph Institute, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to promoting social good.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1537
Bayard Rustin Stamp Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5081
Bayard Rustin Stamp Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5220
Bayard Rustin Stamp Act
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Feb 9, 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E114-115)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1537
    Bayard Rustin Stamp Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5081
    Bayard Rustin Stamp Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5220
    Bayard Rustin Stamp Act


  • February 9, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • February 9, 2026
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E114-115)
Eleanor Holmes Norton

Eleanor Holmes Norton

Democratic Representative

District of Columbia

Cosponsors (7)
Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted